Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Bereavement sector may charge a credit card fee but must disclose it
All businesses – including the bereavement sector – can start charging a transaction fee from customers when they pay using…
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New Beyond magazine focuses on consumer protection, family funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums…
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) has just published its new issue of Beyond magazine with articles on its consumer-protection actions and…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Still time to apply to be on the BAO Board and committees — but you better hurry!
There’s still time to apply or tell a friend, but don’t wait. The deadline for our Call for Nominations for vacancies…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Office of the Chief Coroner announces changes to forms
The BAO is sharing a letter received today from the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) for Ontario. The letter…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Proof of Death (POD) Certificates from the City of Toronto
The City of Toronto sent us a letter today for licensees about its Proof of Death certificates. Please read the…
Notice to the Profession
Reminder to Cemetery Operators: Your Report on Care & Maintenance Fund/Account is due by March 31st
March 23, 2022 Our records show that your fiscal year end is December 31st, and you have not yet submitted…
Notice to the Profession
Renewal reminder: Your Cemetery and/or Crematorium licence expires in 8 days
Your renewal date is fast approaching. You must renew your cemetery and/or crematorium operator licence (i.e., submit your ALR Form…
Notice to the Profession
Notice to the Profession: Current Registrar’s Directives remain in place
Following today’s announcement from the provincial government, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario reminds its licensees that Registrar’s Directives remain in…